Marium Razzaq is a Solicitor and Managing Partner of JMR Solicitors, where she leads the firm's commercial and corporate practice in the United Kingdom. She has more than twenty years of experience advising on complex corporate, commercial, and cross-border matters.
Marium is a registered Part II DIFC advocate, recognised for her depth in corporate and contractual disputes. Her practice includes partnership and LLP disputes, breaches of directors' duties, derivative actions, and shareholder-related matters, and she is frequently instructed on high-stakes disputes that demand careful strategy.
Her experience extends to construction disputes, employment matters, breach of warranty claims, and issues involving fiduciary duties. She is known for a structured, analytical approach and for managing complex matters efficiently.
Through technical excellence, strategic oversight, and a client-focused mindset, Marium guides clients through contentious situations with clarity and confidence.
Areas of Practice
Arbitration
Litigation and dispute resolution
Corporate and commercial
Core Responsibilities
- Facilitating client communication and service coordination
- Managing administrative workflows and supporting legal teams
- Ensuring smooth interdepartmental collaboration
- Representing the firm in client-facing engagements with professionalism and care
Qualifications
Admissions
Registered Part II DIFC advocate
Languages
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